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The story of the black dog ghost in England
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The story of the black dog ghost in England

Legend has it that on the rock of Hound (Dartmoor region, England) there is a 4-legged beast, eyes glowing green and howling is so horrifying that it causes blood to clo…

December 18, 2018
The creation of the hexagonal stone pillar on
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The creation of the hexagonal stone pillar on

The road of the Northern Ireland giant is a special natural wonder with tens of thousands of hexagonal basalt blocks that rise straight up into the sky along the coast.

December 18, 2018
Unknown things about nails
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Unknown things about nails

Nails are one of the characteristics that distinguish primates, including humans, and other mammals. They are essentially abraded claws.

December 18, 2018
Interesting facts about the brain
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Interesting facts about the brain

Does big brain make you smarter? The blind hear better hearing ordinary people? There are many surprising secrets about the human brain that we are not yet aware of.

December 18, 2018
How will technology change the world in 2050?
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How will technology change the world in 2050?

The world population will increase from 7.3 billion people to 9.7 billion by 2050 according to the United Nations forecast. That means the pressure on our planet will be…

December 18, 2018
Amazing things from ears
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Amazing things from ears

According to the researchers, if you say affectionate, cooing, you should visit the lover's left ear, the effect will be higher. If you want to say something to let him…

December 18, 2018
The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined
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The Kilogram unit is about to be redefined

The kilogram (kg) has been used as a standard mass measurement since the French revolution, based on the exact mass of a metal block being stored in Paris.

December 18, 2018